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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 330
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ वरदाय नमः।
विवेचन:
जो उत्तम वरदान देणारा आहे, तो वरदः. भक्तांच्या पात्रतेनुसार तो त्यांना ज्ञान, भक्ती, सुख किंवा मोक्ष देतो. कृपावंत आणि दानशूर परमेश्वराचे हे अत्यंत मंगल नाव आहे.
अर्थ:
आशीर्वाद देणारा.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Varadaya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *vara* (boon, the best, blessings) + *da* (giver); "The Supreme Bestower of Boons" - no wish, no prayer, no sincere aspiration goes unfulfilled when directed to Him; He is the ultimate wish-fulfiller.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Viṣṇu readily grants boons to those who worship Him sincerely. **Interpretation<br> Vara means boon, blessing, excellent; da means giver. Varada generously grants wishes. **Mythological Story<br> The Varada appears in abhaya-varada mudrā (gesture of fearlessness and boon-giving) - one hand in abhaya (reassurance: "don't fear"), other hand in varada (granting: "ask, and receive"). When Dhruva performed intense tapas, the Varada appeared and offered: "Ask any boon!" When Prahlāda completed his ordeal, the Varada offered unlimited boons (which Prahlāda refused, asking only for devotion). When demons perform tapas, even they receive boons from the Varada - not because He favors evil but because He honors sincere effort regardless of motive. The Varada's boon-giving follows principles: 1) **Earned boons** (through tapas, worship, dharmic living) are given readily, 2) **Harmful boons** (that would ultimately destroy the asker) are redirected or modified, 3) **Unnecessary boons** (when devotee already has what they need) are gently replaced with better gifts. When Kucela (Sudāmā) asked for nothing (bringing only beaten rice), the Varada gave everything (palace, wealth, transformation). This shows: the Varada gives not just what's asked but what's truly needed! For devotees, approaching the Varada means: ask with clarity (know what you want), ask with dharma (ensure your request serves good), ask with detachment (willing to accept "no" or alternatives). The practice: before requesting boons, add "O Varada, grant this if it serves my highest good; grant something better if You see fit."